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1. At least 2 new sources
- can be gale or reliable internet
2. At least 15 notes per solution
- Notes should be specific& thorough
3. At the top of your solution research page write your 2 solutions. After each note, write a 1 or 2 to indicate which solution it refers to.

Solution 1- omega 3
Perry, Patrick. "Battling the blues: ongoing research shows that omega-3 fatty acids help treat depression: an interview with Andrew Stoll, M.D." Saturday Evening Post May-June 2005: 30+. Student Resources in Context. Web. 27 Mar. 2012.Document URL
http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA132163236&v=2.1&u=pl7053&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w
  1. Researchers In this article say that the increase in depression is because people aren't getting enough omega-3
  2. All of the other omegas like omega-6 doesn't really matter as much as omega-3 does.
  3. . Over time people, heart disease and depression rates has skyrocketed in the past few years.
  4. researchers in this article think that omega-6 is could be a cause of it
  5. Dr. Stoll did a study on bipolar disorder and actually made a link from that to depression.
  6. The EPA may perform the anti-inflamatory action to see if it makes a difference in depression at all.
  7. Dr. Stoll has used patients that has depression and told them to take omega-3 everyday and he is in favor of it.
  8. We recently reviewed about 18,000 people who participated in clinical trials with omega-3s, largely in cardiology studies, and we couldn't find one instance of bleeding in any of the trials. This means that the omega-3 doesn't just help depression it also helps many other issues too.
  9. A patient with blood thinners and has depression should exercise, but take a lower dose of the omega-3 than people without blood thinners.
  10. Dr.Sstoll says this because it wouldnt effect the patient because they do have a disease.
  11. Dr.Stoll says that people with bipolar disorder and depression should take at least 10 grams of omega-3 a day.
  12. The FDA requires that supplement manufacturers list the ingredients or nutrients by serving size. But the company can put in any serving size they want, so it may look like there is a lot of EPA.
  13. Dr.stoll had made a range: if one gram of EPA doesnt work for the first two weeks, he will raise it to two.
  14. several studies have found that people that took omega-3 fatty acids in addition to prescription antidepressants had a greater improvement in symptoms than those who took antidepressants alone.
  15. Other studies show that omega-3 fatty acid intake helps protect against postpartom depression, among other benefits.


















Solution 2- different types of vitamins
Weiss, Jean. "Blues busters: six natural remedies that can help prevent and ease depression." Natural Health Feb. 2011: 86+. Student Resources in Context. Web. 5 Apr. 2012.Document URL
http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA247520311&v=2.1&u=pl7053&it=r&p=GPS&sw=w

  1. The abundant stores of omega-3s fish oil helps your body make better use of the serotonin it already has.
  2. Studies confirm that fish oil helps treat depression, especially postpartum depression.
  3. Women need to think about supplementing with fish oil during and after pregnancy, in order to maintain healthy amounts of omega-3s because the lack of omega-3=depression
  4. B vitamins such as thiamine and folate, encourage the production of neurotransmitter, such as serotonin.
  5. A deficiency in B vitamins can trigger or worsen depression. Because B vitamins are water-soluble, your body quickly uses and eliminates them, So its smart to replace them on a daily basis.
  6. Magnesium helps your body create serotonin it needs for the person to say in a positive mood.
  7. It also encourages the serotonin thats already there to work more efficiently. While not a proven treatment for depression, supplementing with magnesium can elevate your mood, relieve stress and helps you sleep.
  8. SAM-e(S-adenosylmethionine) supports the production of serotonin, according to a study from Harvard university.
  9. Vitamin B3(NIACIN) helps the nervous system function and improves blood circulation.
  10. As many foods nowadays are fortified with niacin, a lack is less common, but when deficient, the disease Pellagra can occur.
  11. Vitamin B5( PANTOTHENIC ACID) reduces physical and mental stress and heightens energy and alertness.
  12. Deficiency can cause chronic stress, depression and fatigue.
  13. Vitamin B6(PYRODXINE) Is the main processor and maintainer of the central nervous system and lessens the effect of depression.
  14. Vitamin B9(FOLIC ACID) supports the brain and and neurotransmitter function and is crucial to mental and emotional wellnes
  15. Vitamin B12(CYANOCOBALMIN) is considered the most powerful and vital in the production of blood cells, nervous system function, emotional and cognitive health.
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